We won’t return fuel subsidy, FG declares at Independence lecture
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has ruled out a return to the petrol subsidy regime, insisting that the reforms of President Bola Tinubu were necessary to save Nigeria from imminent collapse. Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja at the 66th Independence […]
Tunisia cancel Mali friendly over injuries, FIFA ranking concerns — Reports
Tunisia have cancelled their October 3 friendly against Mali amid injury concerns and fears that the result could affect their FIFA ranking, reports said.
Ondo intensifies efforts to sustain HIV response
By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The Ondo State Government has intensified efforts to establish a sustainable, government-owned response to HIV/AIDS, as stakeholders in the health sector reviewed the state’s programme performance and implementation gaps. The review was conducted during a two-day State Annual Programme Performance Review Meeting held in Akure and supported by APIN Public […]
Police declare port corridor ticketing illegal
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Western Ports Police Command has declared the collection of revenue and sale of tickets along the Apapa and Tin Can Island port access corridors illegal. The declaration followed a brewing dispute between the Committee of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations, COMTUA, and the Lagos State Trucks and Cargo Operators […]
Independence: NLC demands urgent action on rising hardship
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has decried the worsening economic hardship confronting Nigerians, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent measures to reduce the cost of living, including an immediate reduction in the price of petrol. In an Independence Day statement by its President, Joe Ajaero, on Wednesday, the […]
Nigeria @66: CISLAC calls for end to impunity, stronger institutions
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Transparency International Chapter in Nigeria, has called for an end to impunity, stronger democratic institutions, justice, peace and inclusive economic prosperity as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.
